Crux For Sales Professionals

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The first exclusive network for cybersecurity sales professionals
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Grow your career
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Sharpen your skills
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Expand your network

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Great companies to work for

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Who do we work with?
  • Field sellers
  • Pre-sales/ sales engineers
  • Sales leadership
What does it cost?

It costs nothing to join our network! We charge employers when they hire people through Crux

What is your matching process?

We allow everyone in our network to build a profile on Crux for free. This includes the opportunity to take various assessments proactively, and build in depth profiles on experience and career aspirations. When candidates are a strong fit for a role we are representing, we utilize in depth interviews and reference checks to round out perspective and match people with opportunities that are the right fit for them.

How much experience do I need to have in cybersecurity?

If you are looking to break into cybersecurity sales, you are welcome to join the platform and contribute to the community. However, we only place experienced sales talent with a track record in this industry

Recent Jobs

Managing Director Americas Head of Information Security
BNP Paribas
State
New Jersey
Remote Elig.
On-site
Seniority
Executive
Domain
Cross-domain/ leadership
Salary ($K)
290.00
-
Not disclosed
350
Chief Information Security Officer
Trupanion
State
Washington
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Seniority
Executive
Domain
Cross-domain/ leadership
Salary ($K)
200.00
-
Not disclosed
250
Deputy CISO
New Relic
State
Oregon
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Seniority
Executive
Domain
Cross-domain/ leadership
Salary ($K)
202.00
-
Not disclosed
252
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Hybrid
State
California
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Not disclosed
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
-
Not disclosed

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.<br/>

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

  • Develop and iterate on the Strategic 3 year Roadmap for scaling the Global Sales organization through identification of the key sales motions, understanding the primary stakeholders in a deal lifecycle, and creating a viewpoint on the goals for the business and required investment
  • Lead thoughtful, creative and rigorous analysis (e.g., market sizing, coverage model analysis, business models) to synthesize insights and drive alignment with the senior management on the go forward plan
  • Support efforts to achieve sales excellence globally by identifying best practices related to the organizational model, compensation plan, pipe generation activities, approach to renewals, and sales motion
  • Support strategic pivotal initiatives to drive both top-line growth and profitability improvement across Cloud & Cortex portfolio and markets
  • Closely collaborate with the Operations and Planning teams in various Theaters to drive consistency in the approach for quota setting, performance measurement, territory design, and pipeline management
  • Drive change and be willing to wear multiple hats (strategy development, GTM program design, project management and execution) to do what it takes to move from ideation to execution
  • Build an expansive internal network to bring all possible expertise and resources to bear on your projects - it is through these relationships, and the knowledge that they bring, that our sales strategy will be impactful

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years relevant work experience post MBA with at least 2 years in tier 1 management consulting firms (BCG, McKinsey, Bain)
  • MBA graduate from a top-tier B-school or similar academic credentials or “direct promote” in Consulting
  • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail, experience using reporting and analytics applications preferred, e.g., Salesforce, Anaplan a plus
  • Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with minimal supervision
  • Prior experience in planning, designing, and implementing Sales Improvement solutions at a global scale

Preferred Qualifications

  • GTM Strategy experience / projects in B2B software industry a must; knowledge of cybersecurity industry is a plus, but not required

Additional Information

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

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On-site
State
California
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
322
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444
Not disclosed
322

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

  • Exciting opportunity to be a leader on the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing sales specialists to achieve and exceed revenue targets
  • Cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous learning and a customer-centric approach within the sales team
  • Drive strategic sales initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities
  • Engage in executive-level discussions with CIOs and CISOs, translating complex cybersecurity solutions into clear business value propositions
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales engineers, marketing, and alliances, to support deal execution and customer success
  • Develop and implement data-driven sales strategies, leveraging forecasting and pipeline management tools to optimize team performance

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of field sales experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performance sales teams in a high-growth environment with large quota/deals
  • Strong understanding of complex solution sales methodologies, value selling and enterprise buying processes with operational discipline
  • Established relationships with key security decision-makers (CIOs, CISOs) and the ability to drive strategic conversations
  • Expertise in channel and partner sales strategies, with a deep understanding of go-to-market models
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed sales organization with a focus on continuous expansion and customer success
  • “Whatever it takes” attitude and motivation to deliver above quota performance
  • Travel domestically as needed to support team members, engage customers and business needs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience selling SIEM, EDR, or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly preferred

The Team

Our sales team members work hand-in-hand with large organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to security.

As part of our sales team, you are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, constantly updated research and sales libraries, and a team built on joint success. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isn’t committed to your success – with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. As a member of our sales team, you are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $322000/YR - $443500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [data-cfemail="protected"]).

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Motor-Vehicle Requirement:

This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so.  If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.

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On-site
State
Ohio
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
250
-
300
Not disclosed
250

About the role

We are looking for an Enterprise Account Executive in Ohio to join our team and own the end to end sales process for all prospects and customers. As a Cybersecurity Account Executive at Cyberhaven, you are expected to have a go getter attitude and be a true brand ambassador driving many activities from prospecting and pitching to closing and negotiating deals.

Cyberhaven is the AI-powered data security company revolutionizing how companies detect and stop the most critical insider threats to their most important data. We've raised over $140M from leading Silicon Valley investors like Khosla and Redpoint. Cyberhaven is also backed by founders, executives, and security leaders who have built transformational technologies at Crowdstrike, Nutanix, Palo Alto Networks, Meta, Google, Slack, and others.

Our company values are:

  • Think Deeply and Use Sound Reasoning
  • Step Up and Take Ownership
  • Continuously Learn and Grow
  • Obsess About Customers
  • Enjoy the Journey
  • Reach for Ambitious Goals
  • Establish professional productive relationships with new and existing assigned accounts.
  • Qualify, manage and support leads from marketing campaigns and sales opportunities, and progress opportunities through the Cyberhaven sales process.
  • Build a local franchise to own the market in your territory thru trusted partner relationships and strategic alliances.
  • Continuously build new pipeline and exceed assigned software and services growth goals.
  • Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market, as well as upsell and cross-sell of existing clients.
  • Contact potential clients through cold calls and emails, and present Cyberhaven’s unique DDR solution.
  • Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products and services.
  • Proactively plan, set critical milestones, assess, clarify and validate partners needs on an ongoing basis, to establish productive relationships.
  • Stay up-to-date with new products, services and pricing models.
  • Build long-term trusted relationships with clients and partners.

Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years industry experience selling Cybersecurity software required; DLP strongly preferred.
  • True enterprise experience closing multiple $250,000 to $1,000,000 deals
  • Competitive, Self-starter, willing to work hard and own results.
  • Willing to ask questions, have a strong work ethic, are persistent, and coachable.
  • Lifelong learner – We approach our work with curiosity and an open mind, never settling for good enough.
  • You run towards challenges and will find a solution for the unsolvable.
  • High energy – We love what we do and bring our best selves to work each day. We seek to share our optimism and compassion with everyone around us.
  • Ability to understand technical concepts, possess enthusiasm for technology, and to articulate clearly to all levels of technical aptitude.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment.
  • Located in Ohio--Columbus, Cincinnati or Cleveland
  • Stock options
  • Health benefits – 100% paid for employee
  • 401k
  • Flexible time off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • $250,000-$300,000 OTE, uncapped

Cyberhaven is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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